Which of the following statements was a law established by the Northwest Ordinance?(1 point)

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The educational system would be paid for by the government
The educational system would be paid for by the government

New States would have less representation in government
New States would have less representation in government

Only territories with the population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood
Only territories with the population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood

Anyone who escaped slavery could be guaranteed freedom
Anyone who escaped slavery could be guaranteed freedom

Answer 1

The correct statement established by the Northwest Ordinance is:

Only territories with the population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood.

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provided a method for admitting new states to the Union and included provisions that territories needed to reach a minimum population before they could apply for statehood. It also focused on the establishment of a system of government and included principles regarding education and rights, but it did not guarantee that escaped slaves would be free.